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Tewksbury Conservation Commission Ratifies Seven Emergency Certifications at June Meeting

TEWKSBURY -- June 10, 2026, Tewksbury Conservation Commission ratified seven emergency certifications and issued two negative wetland determinations at its June 10 meeting. The commission cleared emergency actions at five locations including two separate certifications for CSX Railroad property behind 540 Main Street, where beavers rebuilt a dam within three days

Nashoba Regional School Committee Reorganizes, Hears Opposition to Food-Service Outsourcing

PEPPERELL -- June 10, 2026, Nashoba Regional School Committee reorganizes and hears strong opposition to a food-service outsourcing proposal from the district's only bidder, Whitsons School Nutrition. At the June 10 organizational meeting, members unanimously re-elected Leah Viverrita as chair, elected Scott Powell vice chair by secret

Parker School Building Committee votes unanimously for construction manager at risk delivery

CHELMSFORD -- June 10, 2026, Chelmsford's Parker School Building Committee voted unanimously to use the construction manager at risk delivery method for the new Parker Middle School project. The committee, meeting June 10, also approved a $94,084 invoice package and established a five-member CM selection subcommittee composed

Carlisle Public Works Commission Approves 9 Percent Solid Waste Rate Hike for FY27

CARLISLE -- June 10, 2026, Carlisle Public Works Commission unanimously approved a 9 percent solid waste and recycling rate increase effective July 1, 2026. The hike, presented by incoming Interim Public Works Director Aaron McCloscoe at the June 10 meeting, reflects a 12 percent overall budget increase driven by three new

Concord Personnel Board Approves Per Diem Paramedic Rate as Town Launches ALS Service

CARLISLE -- June 10, 2026, Concord Personnel Board approves per diem paramedic pay rate and tightens incentive plan rules. The board voted unanimously at its June 10 meeting to add a per diem paramedic classification to the town's miscellaneous compensation schedule at $40 to $45 per hour, with no

Billerica Tree Panel Advances Draft Bylaw, Targets July for Planning Director Review

BILLERICA -- June 10, 2026, Billerica's LORAX Committee advanced its draft tree protection bylaw Wednesday, focusing on unresolved penalty amounts and a new pre-removal notification requirement for tree companies. Meeting June 10 with no public attendance, the committee identified a gap in the draft: the existing penalties section

Planning Board Grants Two-Year Extension for Stalled Pleasant Street Life Science Site

WATERTOWN -- June 10, 2026, Watertown Planning Board extends permit for stalled Russo site through November 2028, with mandatory check-ins. The board voted 5-0 at its June 10 meeting to grant a two-year special permit extension for 532-560 Pleasant Street, a long-vacant life science development site

Waltham School Committee Votes to Seek $7.7 Million Above Mayor's Budget

WALTHAM -- June 10, 2026, Waltham School Committee votes 6-0 to ask City Council for $7.77 million above mayor's FY27 school budget. The committee approved the $7,772,799 request at a June 10 special meeting, bringing the total sought to approximately $136.8 million against Mayor

Tewksbury School Committee names road for retiring superintendent Theriault-Regan

TEWKSBURY -- June 10, 2026, Tewksbury School Committee voted unanimously to name a loop road at the Ryan and Center Elementary schools in honor of retiring Superintendent Brenda Theriault-Regan at its June 10 meeting. The 4-0 vote, taken out of order to coincide with Theriault-Regan's final

Tewksbury Conservation Commission Ratifies Seven Emergency Certifications in Single Meeting

TEWKSBURY -- June 10, 2026, Tewksbury's Conservation Commission ratified seven emergency certifications and continued two public hearings at its June 10 meeting. The largest block of emergency actions stemmed from persistent beaver activity: the commission approved two separate certifications for CSX railroad land behind 540 Main Street, one to